Ballard High School vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
Lincoln High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Seattle, Washington | Lincoln High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 333 | #91 of 333 |
| National rank | #1357 of 16,910 | #4862 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,697 | 1,770 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 1,770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 63.7).
- •Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 12.7%).
- •Ballard High School does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.3).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 1,697.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard High School better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 63.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard High School and Lincoln High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 1,697. Lincoln High School: 1,770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and Lincoln High School rank in Washington?
Ballard High School is 12th of 333 and Lincoln High School is 91st of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).